Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

The reporter explained that the diplomat ______ the country two days before the controversial vote took place.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Explanation

"Had left" (past perfect) properly sequences the diplomat's departure as occurring before the vote ("took place," past simple).

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